Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Poultry Project
The Sierra Leone Project is the first long-term project established by CVMCanada. Beginning first with a pilot poultry project, the Sierra Leone Project has expanded to include the support of 84 children at Wellington Orphanage in Freetown.
Click here for more info on the Poultry Project.
The Sierra Leone Poultry Project is headed by full-time missionaries Dr. Conrad Van Dijk, and his wife, Anna. Click here to learn more about the Van Dijks and support their missions.
Click here for more info on the Poultry Project.
The Sierra Leone Poultry Project is headed by full-time missionaries Dr. Conrad Van Dijk, and his wife, Anna. Click here to learn more about the Van Dijks and support their missions.
Nigeria
In November 2006, a Nigerian minister, Isaac Akiyomo, came to Saskatchewan. While visiting, he told of the plight of rural Nigerians who cannot borrow money to get any farming operations started. Poultry farmer and supporter of CVMCanada’s Sierra Leone Poultry Project, Charles Goossen, had the idea that perhaps a similar project would work in Nigeria.
“If anyone has material possessions
and sees his brother in need but
has no pity on him, how can the love
of God be in him?”
-1 John 3:17
Hope for Nigeria Saskatchewan is a committee of five members, all of whom are either currently active in the poultry business or have been in the past, and are committed to raising funds and managing the Nigeria Poultry Project. CVMCanada, in collaboration with a self help group of Christian Nigerians (the Mennonite Brethren Charity Organization, MBCO) and Christian Veterinarians Nigeria (CVN), is helping to oversee the project. In August 2007, Charles and Conrad Van Dijk (Executive Director, CVMCanada) made an investigative trip to Nigeria to meet with local Nigerians, locate suppliers of chicks and feed, and investigate the market for eggs and/or poultry. Further investigative trips have been made by Charles and plans continue to form.
Since their trip to Nigeria in Novermber 2010, Lawrence Udochi and Pius Jeremiah have begun selling the eggs from their layers. They quickly found out that eggs were in high demand, and currently their sales are usually booked at least a week in advance. Collins Aizebeokhai and Stephen Masagbor raised another moderately successful batch of broilers. However, due to the huge success of the layer barns, both Collins and Stephen are also planning to switch to layers.
They have hired a local accountant, Mrs. Mary Ajibade, to prepare monthly and annual reports for us, as well as to assist the farmers with their own bookkeeping. We are very pleased with Mrs. Ajibade’s assistance, and the farmers’ recordkeeping has been steadily improving.
Right now, they are thinking of traveling to Nigeria in July together with Dr. Conrad Van Dijk. They want to check out everyone’s operations, help Stephen and Collins switch their barns over to layer operations, and review everybody’s bookkeeping.
The present goal of Hope for Nigeria is to assist poor families in Nigeria to establish and operate small, successful poultry farms. Learn more at the Hope for Nigeria Blog.
“If anyone has material possessions
and sees his brother in need but
has no pity on him, how can the love
of God be in him?”
-1 John 3:17
Hope for Nigeria Saskatchewan is a committee of five members, all of whom are either currently active in the poultry business or have been in the past, and are committed to raising funds and managing the Nigeria Poultry Project. CVMCanada, in collaboration with a self help group of Christian Nigerians (the Mennonite Brethren Charity Organization, MBCO) and Christian Veterinarians Nigeria (CVN), is helping to oversee the project. In August 2007, Charles and Conrad Van Dijk (Executive Director, CVMCanada) made an investigative trip to Nigeria to meet with local Nigerians, locate suppliers of chicks and feed, and investigate the market for eggs and/or poultry. Further investigative trips have been made by Charles and plans continue to form.
Since their trip to Nigeria in Novermber 2010, Lawrence Udochi and Pius Jeremiah have begun selling the eggs from their layers. They quickly found out that eggs were in high demand, and currently their sales are usually booked at least a week in advance. Collins Aizebeokhai and Stephen Masagbor raised another moderately successful batch of broilers. However, due to the huge success of the layer barns, both Collins and Stephen are also planning to switch to layers.
They have hired a local accountant, Mrs. Mary Ajibade, to prepare monthly and annual reports for us, as well as to assist the farmers with their own bookkeeping. We are very pleased with Mrs. Ajibade’s assistance, and the farmers’ recordkeeping has been steadily improving.
Right now, they are thinking of traveling to Nigeria in July together with Dr. Conrad Van Dijk. They want to check out everyone’s operations, help Stephen and Collins switch their barns over to layer operations, and review everybody’s bookkeeping.
The present goal of Hope for Nigeria is to assist poor families in Nigeria to establish and operate small, successful poultry farms. Learn more at the Hope for Nigeria Blog.
February 2011
April 2010
The Middle East (Moses Project)
"Outreach in the Middle East has never been easy. The Moses Project has seen some exciting developments recently but also some significant challenges. On the one hand, there have been a number of people interested in the Good News! One new Christian had been hesitant to inform his wife of his newfound faith (due to possible family and social ostracization) but when he told his wife, she told him that she already knew, and could tell because of the improved way he was treating her! Another believer is praying for and waiting for his wife to come to faith so both can be baptized at the same time. The Word of God is active and moving in the Middle East!" ~Dr. Joe
The Moses Project Update is produced by CVMCanada for the purpose of sharing a ministry project under unusually difficult circumstances. Thus, due to the sensitive nature of their work, the names of Dr. Joe, missionaries, project workers, and specific countries are withheld.
The Moses Project Update is produced by CVMCanada for the purpose of sharing a ministry project under unusually difficult circumstances. Thus, due to the sensitive nature of their work, the names of Dr. Joe, missionaries, project workers, and specific countries are withheld.
Mongolia
Mongolia is located north of China and has a population of almost three million. From 1921-1990, it was ruled by the Soviet Union and religious activities were prohibited. After Mongolia became independent, it opened its doors to missionaries and now there is a stable growth of Christianity in many cities. About half of the country’s population resides in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city, and the people who live in the countryside are mainly nomadic herders, moving around with their animals depending on the availability of food.
CVMCanada has committed to support missions in Mongolia and encourages interested missionary candidates to share the gospel and their veterinary skills with these hungry people.
Read about one missionary's experience in Mongolia.
CVMCanada has committed to support missions in Mongolia and encourages interested missionary candidates to share the gospel and their veterinary skills with these hungry people.
Read about one missionary's experience in Mongolia.
Rwanda
The Rwanda mission is different than other missions. We do not help build homes or buildings. What the Rwandans need is someone to teach them how to look after their livestock, and how to grow and tend to their gardens. They are very hard workers and through our missions we hope to teach them more about dairy husbandry. With a cow a family can have nutritious milk, with the extra benefit of manure for their garden. This helps to increase their produce, providing extra income for basic necessities.
CVMC has sent teams to Rwanda in the past, and we are planning to send one again in July 2011. Stay tuned for updates!
CVMC has sent teams to Rwanda in the past, and we are planning to send one again in July 2011. Stay tuned for updates!
Other Missions
CVMCanada has also been involved in missions in Haiti, Honduras, Peru, Tanzania and Uganda and more! For information or reports on previous trips, email: admin@cvmcanada.org
